1990 AUDI 80 RECALL - #90V070000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN LOCKING : ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1990 AUDI 80 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1989 - 3/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
4/13/1990 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/1990 |
| # Affected |
6,600 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
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| Description |
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK. |
| Consequences |
BOLT BREAKAGE WOULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER TURNS THE IGNITION KEY AND ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE CAR; THIS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING LOCK BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS. |
| See also |
1990 AUDI 80 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1990 AUDI 80 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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